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“I like the holistic approach MHC takes to learning. It’s not just about memorizing things but understanding how a concept we’re learning is relevant.”

MHC’s Academic Centers provided unique opportunities for Paola Granados to work toward a joint bachelor’s and master’s degree in international development.

Tessa Ballard’s sociology research background helped her trace the history of deforestation practices during a forest research internship in Azerbaijan.

Shannon Seigal ’19 has combined her interests in environmental sustainability and social justice and taken advantage of every opportunity.

I learned not only about plants, but also about how indigenous communities are impacted by globalism, tourism and other issues.

I work with students who have vastly different outdoor experiences from my own and my ES major helped me to better understand their needs.

“I have found Mount Holyoke to truly be an institution that goes beyond carrying diversity as a literal concept: It translates the idea of diversity into real actions by supporting, encouraging and forging a safe space for students to contemplate and act.”

My internship introduced me to a multitude of perspectives concerning the environment around us.

By engaging people in our communities and together promoting environmental awareness, we can make a real difference.

My house has grown from a non-linear network of human interaction, books, coursework, resource flows, and online inspiration.